Current Membership Stats
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Participating Members
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52
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Participating Stores
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46,002
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Retail Shrink Average
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2.20%
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Alarm System Use
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81.0%
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EAS System Use
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41.0%
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CCTV System Use
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49.0%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Click on a subject heading below to view answers to frequently asked questions about
the National Shrink Database. Should you have any further questions, please
Contact Us.
How is my information protected and who will have access to it?
The information is protected in a secure hosting environment, with access restricted
to key CAP Index and LP Innovations personnel. Users cannot identify member-specific
data.
How does the database get its information?
Shrink and security measure information is provided by the retail membership. The
quality of the NSD depends upon timely and accurate data from the retail community.
Members provide updated shrink and security measure data at least once per year,
with many members providing multiple updates annually.
Does the National Shrink Database compete with other industry databases?
No. Although some of our statistics may be similar to other industry databases,
our primary focus is to provide statistical information that allows retailers to
benchmark themselves against specific retail segments within specific geographical
areas. Our approach is unique among industry databases.
How does a retailer get started with the database?
Contributing members can sign up and provide their data to join the NSD. A spreadsheet
template is provided to guide data submission. Access to the database is then granted
through a user ID and password. Retailers not providing data can join for an annual
license fee.
What is the cost of database access?
Contributing retail members are currently provided access at no annual cost. It
is our goal to continue allowing free of charge access to those who contribute their
data to the NSD. Non-contributing retailers are charged an annual fee based upon
the number of users.